World, the rebranded iteration of Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project, has officially launched its flagship World ID across six major metropolitan areas in the United States. This innovative digital proof of humanness, reliant on a unique iris scan verification process, is now accessible in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco, signaling a significant stride in the company’s global ambitions to establish human identity on the blockchain.
Iris Scan Technology Underpins US Launch
According to a recent announcement on X, the core of World’s offering, the World ID, is now operational in these key US cities. The system employs proprietary “orb” devices, powered by NVIDIA, to conduct iris scans, a process designed to differentiate human users from artificial intelligence. Dedicated verification sites, including World Spaces and partner locations such as Razer stores, have been established to facilitate this process. This launch enables US residents to engage with the project, potentially receive cryptocurrency, and utilize the World app. The unique iris-scanning technology has garnered considerable attention within both the technology and cryptocurrency sectors, contributing to the positive sentiment surrounding Worldcoin’s native token, WLD.
World is live in the USA. Verify your World ID in six key cities now. pic.twitter.com/cju65pn7L7
— World (@worldcoin) May 1, 2025
Coinbase Listing Looms Amid Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Adding to the project’s momentum, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed plans to list Worldcoin’s WLD token on its trading platform. The listing, set to occur on the Optimism network with a USD-pegged trading pair, is anticipated to significantly broaden WLD’s market reach. Notably, Worldcoin, under the leadership of Sam Altman, previously navigated regulatory hurdles during its international expansion efforts, leading to an initial avoidance of the US market due to uncertainties.
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However, a recent letter from project visionaries Alex Blania and Sam Altman expressed optimism regarding evolving regulatory support in the US. This US launch coincides with a shifting regulatory environment, evidenced by the recent re-entry of companies like Nexo and OKX into the American market following previous regulatory actions.
With approximately 12 million individuals already scanned globally, this US deployment represents a crucial step for Worldcoin in its mission to verify the identities of billions worldwide, though widespread adoption remains a key challenge.
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